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    The PlayStation 3 (often abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console created and released by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

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    #1  Edited By The_Laughing_Man

    Well my good ol Dual shock is about to give in. I am on the search of something new. Wile searching I found three very interesting things  
     
    One... 
     
    Two 
     
    And
     
    Three 
     
    The first one sort of has my interest how ever. I want peoples experience with off brand stuff. Can anyone recommend a controller to replace my dual shock one? Chances are I will not be getting one of these "Crazy" Ones. I just do not really have the money to get a full dual shock one at this time. 

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    #2  Edited By JJOR64

    WTF are those other two?  Is it supposed to be like a Wiimote?

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    #3  Edited By The_Laughing_Man
    @JJOR64 said:
    " WTF are those other two?  Is it supposed to be like a Wiimote? "
    Not fully sure. But I can understand the mouse one. 
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    #4  Edited By animateria

    1 doesn't look ergonomic. And needs to use a USB slot? No thanks.
     
    2&3 are just Wii style controllers but without the necessary simplifications. They don't look easy to use.
     
     
    I think getting another Dual Shock is the best solution.

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    #5  Edited By sopranosfan

    I wouldn't even know how to use 2 of them.

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    #6  Edited By The_Laughing_Man
    @animateria said:
    " 1 doesn't look ergonomic. And needs to use a USB slot? No thanks. 2&3 are just Wii style controllers but without the necessary simplifications. They don't look easy to use.   I think getting another Dual Shock is the best solution. "
    Do you know any off brands that might be semi cheap? 
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    #7  Edited By Blackout62

    There is literally no reason why you shouldn't buy another dualshock.

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    #8  Edited By The_Laughing_Man
    @Blackout62 said:
    " There is literally no reason why you shouldn't buy another dualshock. "
    I am on a limited budget for a wile....
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    #9  Edited By sopranosfan
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    #10  Edited By animateria
    @The_Laughing_Man said:
    " @Blackout62 said:
    " There is literally no reason why you shouldn't buy another dualshock. "
    I am on a limited budget for a wile.... "
    Well, I've gotten off brands back in the day (PS2 era) and their longevity always sucks.
     
    I guess your best hope is to look for sales on Amazon or maybe Newegg for a Dual Shock.
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    #11  Edited By FCKSNAP

    Splitfish uses cheap plastic so avoid their brand. It's like Mad Cats circa 1999.

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    #12  Edited By TobyD81

    Cheap plastic or not, that #2 Splitfish reminds me of some one-handed controllers that came out for SNES and PS1. They were good for RPGs, not so much for heavy action.

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    #13  Edited By DanielJW

    Those controllers look like me trying to replicate a Dual Shock with plasticine. 

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    #14  Edited By The_Laughing_Man

    I am just trying to find a replacement for my Dual shock and not use to much money. 

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    #15  Edited By kagekage

    Best thing to do is look on E-Bay or Amazon for a used cheap one. 
    OR 
    Just save up your money.

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    #16  Edited By sewageking

    Look at the PS3 Turbo Fire Controller.  It looks a lot like an Xbox 360 controller, so if you prefer those controllers you may like this one.

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    #17  Edited By Organicalistic_

    b but not from walmart

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    #18  Edited By lego_my_eggo
    @animateria said:

    " @The_Laughing_Man said:

    " @Blackout62 said:
    " There is literally no reason why you shouldn't buy another dualshock. "
    I am on a limited budget for a wile.... "
    Well, I've gotten off brands back in the day (PS2 era) and their longevity always sucks.  I guess your best hope is to look for sales on Amazon or maybe Newegg for a Dual Shock. "
    i agree. 3rd party stuff tends to wear down or break to often to make the price worth it. it is normally cheaper and better just to pay upfront. but if you are going the cheap route if you have an old dualshock 2 you can buy a USB plug at radioshack that will let it work with a ps3 to hold you over. (i assume this is for dualshock 3 even tho you say dualshock 1 in your post)
     
    and amazon has it for $10 off.
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    #19  Edited By gla55jAw

    I would stay away for from 3rd party controllers. Get the Dualshock 3 and pick up these triggers. They make the controller feel so much more comfortable.

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    #20  Edited By chililili
    @gla55jAw said:
    " I would stay away for from 3rd party controllers. Get the Dualshock 3 and pick up these triggers. They make the controller feel so much more comfortable. "
    Best combo possible
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    #21  Edited By yyZiggurat
    @chililili said:

    " @gla55jAw said:

    " I would stay away for from 3rd party controllers. Get the Dualshock 3 and pick up these triggers. They make the controller feel so much more comfortable. "
    Best combo possible "
    I third this.  But buy the triggers from a store if you can, they came out to about $8 from amazon when they're half that at gamestop.
     
     

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      I would buy this just to play PSOne titles.
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    #22  Edited By MrKlorox

    That first SplitFish has the right idea, but does it all wrong. I expect MS to come out with something similar to that (except with a layout more closely resembling current 360/PS3 controllers) as a counterpart for Natal later on down the line.
     
    That second SplitFish is a straight up cheater's controller if playing against other analog stick users online. Completely unfair advantage. That's why they don't allow 360 users to go up against PC users on Live (with the exception to a few specific games). Don't buy that one unless you're of low moral fiber, or don't plan on going online. But god damnit more PC mice need rumble!

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    #23  Edited By gla55jAw
    @HomemadeZiggurat said:
    " @chililili said:

    " @gla55jAw said:

    " I would stay away for from 3rd party controllers. Get the Dualshock 3 and pick up these triggers. They make the controller feel so much more comfortable. "
    Best combo possible "
    I third this.  But buy the triggers from a store if you can, they came out to about $8 from amazon when they're half that at gamestop.
     
     

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      I would buy this just to play PSOne titles. "
    That is amazing. I might have to pick that up.

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